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‘Gaddafi ki chhat dekhi hai…’: Wasim Akram says Pakistan can only dream of making a stadium like Dharamsala | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium, standing tall at the centre of Dharamsala, has garnered a good amount of attention over the last few weeks as it hosted India's fifth and final Test match against England.Considered one of the most beautiful venues to watch cricket across the world, the Dharamsala Stadium is nestled amid the picturesque Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by lush greenery and snow-engulfed Himalayas, this stadium offers spectators an unparalleled experience, where the beauty of the surroundings competes only with the intensity of the cricket on display.With its unique setting at an altitude of 1,457 meters above sea level, the stadium remains famous for its scenic beauty. And Dharamsala's beauty is admired by not only ...

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Asia Cup 2023: WATCH – Shaheen Shah Afridi presents special souvenir to Haris Rauf | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Haris Rauf played a pivotal role in Pakistan's resounding seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first Super Fours clash at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.Rauf's exceptional bowling performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award. Additionally, he achieved a significant milestone in his ODI career by reaching 50 wickets. Rauf boasts an impressive tally of 53 wickets in the 27 ODIs he has played so far.Following the match, Rauf's teammate and star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi presented him with a trophy on behalf of the entire team to honour his remarkable achievement.Pakistan Cricket Broad (PCB) took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a video where Shaheen handed Rauf the special souvenir.In the video, Shaheen praised Rauf for his contribution t...

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PCB to push for additional Asia Cup matches in Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to advocate for an increased number of Asia Cup games to be hosted in Pakistan during the upcoming meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) board in Dubai.The ACC had previously announced a hybrid model for the tournament, with four matches scheduled to be held in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17.This model was proposed to accommodate the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which had firmly stated its unwillingness to send its team to Pakistan due to the strained relations between the two nations.However, the recent appointment of Zaka Ashraf as the new PCB cricket committee chief has brought fresh perspectives to the table. Although he was not in charge when the initial Asia Cup dates were annou...

27Feb

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Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan’s Lahore city

Chaos descended upon the Gaddafi Stadium, which was hosting a PSL cricket match, after a group of journalists were denied entry to the venue by police officials for wearing masks in solidarity with the slain journalist Arshad Sharif. Sharif, 49, a former reporter and TV anchor with ARY TV, was shot dead in Nairobi on October 23 last year under mysterious circumstances, sending shockwaves across Pakistan. On Sunday, television anchor Imran Riaz and his friends donning masks with the picture of Sharif were stopped by police from entering the Gaddafi Stadium, the venue of a PSL-8 match, despite having tickets. The situation quickly escalated after Riaz and his friends began to chant slogans to show their solidarity with Sharif. Video clips showed police officials and the journalists engage...

26Feb

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PSL 2023: Eight CCTV cameras stolen from Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium ahead of game, says Pakistani media

Eight closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium to provide an additional layer of security for the ongoing Pakistan Super League have been stolen, according to media reports in Pakistan. Pakistan’s ARY News reported that thieves even lifted generator batteries and fibre cables for the CCTV cameras. The report also put the cost of the stolen equipment at “millions of rupees”. Gaddafi Stadium hosted its game of PSL 8 on Sunday, a clash between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi. Until Saturday, only Karachi and Multan had hosted PSL games this season. Lahore is scheduled to host four more games in the league stage, before hosting the entire playoff action, including the final on March 19. It must be noted that security for cricket games at Lahor...